What Must I Do To Get A Pink Maple Tree?

Discussion in 'Maples' started by BANISHEDANGEL, Aug 19, 2008.

  1. BANISHEDANGEL

    BANISHEDANGEL Member

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    Hi, I Wish To Know Whtat Must I Do To Get A Pink Maple Tree Like Orido Nishiki (or Any Other). Im Not Sure But I Think This Kind Of Tree, We Can Get Only By Grafting It.
    But I Have A Question...which Kind Of Trees Sould I Use To Make The Graft And Get This Maple Color? Thanks.
     
  2. Ron B

    Ron B Paragon of Plants 10 Years

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    If Japanese maples grow in the climate there and the named form you want is available in Mexico you would ordinarily buy a specimen already grafted by a nursery. The grafting is used to propagate the cultivar. It does not create the colored foliage, the cultivar already has that when grafted onto a seedling rootstock.
     
  3. jimmyq

    jimmyq Well-Known Member 10 Years

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    another one to consider if you can find a source is "Shindeshojo", it has really nice pink toned foliage in the spring which goes to red over summer.
     

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